Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Review in 20 Words or Less:

Katniss participates in a brutal fight to the death among 23 other competitors.  Katniss and Peeta work together to survive.

More on the Book:

Katniss lives in a future world where North America no longer exists.  In it's place a new kingdom has arisen called Capitol which is made of 12 different districts.  Every year two competitors from the ages of 12 - 18 are selected from each district to fight to the death in the Hunger Games.  This year, Katniss' younger sister, Prim, is selected and Katniss volunteers in her place.  Peeta, the local baker's son, is also selected from her district.  Peeta and Katniss form an alliance to defeat the Hunger Games.

I have heard this book was good, and it really was excellent.  I started at it at 9 PM last night and finished it before 9 AM this morning.  I really enjoyed the plot and a little love story thrown in there as well.  I can't wait to read the next one!

Rating:

5 out of 5 Arrows

Safe Haven by Nicholas Spars

Review in 20 Words or Less:

Katie is hiding from her past, ends up in small town falling for widowed store owner. Typical Nicholas Sparks book.

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Katie is running away from her past, and ends in the small town of Southport, North Carolina.  Here she begins to have a fresh start.  She starts working at Ivan's Restaurant and settles into a small run down cottage.  She meets Alex, a local widowed store owner, who shows Katie how to love.  That's all I will say on the plot.  It was really good with twists and I always enjoy a good Nicholas Sparks book.

Rating:

4.2 out of 5 Beach Shells